Quarry Co-operative Inc. is a family oriented, inclusive, and diverse community housing co-operative located in the south end of Ottawa, Ontario. The co-op consists of 244 townhouse units ranging in size from one to four bedroom units.The immediate community surrounding Quarry co-op also boasts many amenities to suit everyone’s needs. Directly across the street from our Co-op is Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre as well as a large grocery store. A shopping mall, drug stores, medical centre, hair salon, and a variety of restaurants are within short distance for your convenience. There are both Public and Catholic schools of every level in the area.Public transportation is literally at our doorsteps.

Housing co-ops offer good quality, affordable housing operated on a non-profit basis. Members of co-ops have security of tenure and a say in how their co-ops are run. Any surpluses are re-invested in the housing to maintain it in good condition for future generations of members.Members are involved in many aspects of managing the co-op, and maintaining the community. Housing co-ops were created to be co-operative, inclusive, community-based organizations, which provide safe, affordable housing to their members.Co-ops make decisions democratically (one member, one vote), and so our members are actively engaged in the governance of our co-operative. This offers many educational and social opportunities to our members. Our Co-op provides a friendly place to live for established Ottawa residents and newcomers alike.The Quarry Co-op is a member of CHASEO (Cooperative Housing Association of Eastern Ontario) and CHFC (Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada). CHASEO also provides an explanation of co-operative housing.The Co-op follows these international co-operative principles: